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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The live radar above shows rain and storms moving across Gympie and the Wide Bay region, updated every 6 minutes from the Bureau of Meteorology’s Gympie radar (128 km range).
What do the different radar loops mean for Gympie?
You can adjust the live radar above to see recent movement and intensity. Each loop option gives a different view of approaching weather.
- 512 km loop – broad regional view covering from Brisbane to Rockhampton; useful for tracking large systems hours ahead.
- 256 km loop – balances range and detail, showing most of south-east Queensland including the Sunshine Coast and inland ranges.
- 128 km loop – the standard Gympie radar range, ideal for seeing local showers and storms within an hour of arrival.
- 64 km loop – tight focus on Gympie itself, best for short-term nowcasting of heavy rain or hail cores.
For older archived images, select the “old bom radar gympie” option (available in the radar menu) to compare past patterns.
How does the Gympie radar fit into your forecast?
Use the live radar alongside the official bom gympie forecast to plan your day. The radar shows real-time precipitation, while the forecast gives timing and confidence.
- Check the 10-day weather forecast for Gympie to see when rain is likely.
- For a wider perspective, combine this radar with the Brisbane weather page – storms often develop over the ranges and move east toward the coast.
- Third-party services such as weatherzone radar gympie also provide alternate loop speeds and mobile-friendly views.
Why does the Gympie radar sometimes show gaps or go offline?
The radar beam can be blocked by local terrain (the Jimna Range to the west). Planned maintenance or lightning strikes occasionally cause brief outages – the live radar above will display a “no data” message if that happens.
What is the difference between the 128 km and 256 km loops?
The 128 km loop uses the Gympie radar’s native range for the highest resolution over the local area. The 256 km loop blends data from neighbouring radars (Marburg and Mount Stapylton) to cover a wider area, but with lower detail near Gympie.
Can I see past radar images for Gympie?
Yes – select the “old bom radar gympie” option on the live radar player to replay loops from the last few hours. For archived data further back, visit the BOM’s historical radar page (linked below).